A weekly address from Patrick Adams,
President of St. Louis Community Credit Union

Giving Thanks Is a Full-Time Job

Did we all give thanks last Thursday? I did. Given how much I’m thankful for, I need more than 24 hours on a designated day in November. I’m a year-round thankful guy, and I’ll tell anyone who asks. (more…)

The little things are what matters.

Selfishness is a horrible character trait. It’s one we perfect in our teen years, and sadly it hangs around to some degree throughout our adult life. The seriously selfish usually serve to destroy marriages, relationships, and the workplace culture when allowed to go unchecked. Add selfishness to being stubborn and you have the formula for disaster. Give a little for the good of all that you meet. It will make the world a better place. (more…)

Desperate times demand the very best

The battery was dead. At least that was the first thought. The car just clicked at us. There are only so many things that can go wrong when the parked car clicks: battery, alternator, or starter. We guessed the former, but quite frankly, we were operating under an extremely limited base of knowledge. I can barely get the gas cap off. Diagnosing a car that wouldn’t start was a real reach for me. (more…)

Staying relevant

Sears is irrelevant. How did that happen? Cable TV too. Just this past week, the icon Procter & Gamble is dealing with irrelevancy due to younger shoppers not having the brand loyalty of older demographics. Wal-Mart is throwing every idea they can at making their online channel more effective. I can cite fifty more instances where companies did not move with the market and the results were disastrous. How many strip malls are for sale? There is only one way that a strip mall became vacant enough to be for sale. Something changed. Same for the tenants. They failed for some reason. Irrelevancy is the overarching word used most. (more…)

Patrick Adams, CEO

Patrick has been employed with St. Louis Community Credit Union for more than 30 years. As a Community Development Financial Institution, St. Louis Community offers safe and affordable loans, second chance checking accounts and branches in underserved areas as part of its overall community giveback. Patrick is proud to be associated with nearly 200 employees who have a laser-like focus on service to our members and the community. Learn more at stlouiscommunity.com